Veteran actor Satish Shah’s passing has left the Indian entertainment industry in mourning. The 74-year-old actor, beloved for his remarkable versatility and humor, passed away in Mumbai on October 25 following kidney-related complications. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans alike, reflecting the immense impact he had on film and television over the decades.
Actor R Madhavan was among those who paid an emotional tribute, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a cheerful throwback photo with Satish Shah and Mandira Bedi. The trio can be seen posing playfully on one leg, smiling at the camera. In his touching note, Madhavan wrote, “The heavens will be a merrier and happier place now. Satish ji, you’ll make the Gods laugh out loud. Thank you for being such a solid wind beneath my wings early in my career. You will be missed deeply — a void that can never be filled. Rest in eternal peace, sir. Om Shanti.”
A prayer meet for the late actor was held on October 27 in Mumbai, drawing emotional attendance from industry stalwarts including Rakesh Roshan, Shatrughan Sinha, David Dhawan, Johnny Lever, Shabana Azmi, Supriya Pathak, Poonam Dhillon, and Bhuvan Bam. His Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars Rupali Ganguly, JD Majethia, and Sumeet Raghavan also paid their respects.
Speaking at the ceremony, JD Majethia said, “We want to celebrate Satish ji’s life. The songs he used to sing, we are singing today to honor his memory. He always wanted to be remembered with joy and laughter.”
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According to his manager, Ramesh Kadatala, Satish Shah collapsed suddenly while having lunch at his Bandra residence. Despite being rushed to Hinduja Hospital, he could not be revived. With his passing, Indian cinema has lost one of its most cherished and joyful talents.
